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RISE 117 Kilpatrick v Mfer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riley Escobar (ranked 22055 p4p, 537 weight class) and Stick Kingkong (ranked 2692 p4p, 297 weight class). Escobar comes into the arena with Never Gone Get It blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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25
168 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Stick Kingkong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar is looking to land body kicks.
Kingkong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Escobar closes the distance and pushes Kingkong back into the cage.
Kingkong breaks the clinch.
Escobar shoots in but Kingkong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riley Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Kingkong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kingkong throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Escobar misses with a wild combination.
Kingkong misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingkong connects with a single shot there.
Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Kingkong pushes him off.
Escobar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kingkong counters with a series of strikes. Escobar will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingkong throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingkong.
Escobar misses the jab.
Kingkong misses with a series of wild punches.
Escobar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Kingkong avoids nicely.
Escobar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Escobar tries to clinch but Kingkong is having none of it.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingkong.
Escobar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Escobar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar has managed to clinch.
Kingkong working hard to break the clinch.
Kingkong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kingkong has had enough of the clinch but Escobar keeps him there for the moment.
Escobar has Kingkong pressed against the cage, preventing Kingkong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Escobar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kingkong is defending well for now.
Kingkong being controlled against the cage.
Kingkong working hard to break the clinch.
Kingkong working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingkong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingkong's elbow.
Escobar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Kingkong is avoiding it.
Kingkong misses with the combination.
Kingkong staying out of range there.
Kingkong blocks a jab.
Kingkong swinging wildly here.
Kingkong throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side.
Escobar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kingkong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Kingkong is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Escobar - just one landing.
Kingkong gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Kingkong working hard to break the clinch.
Escobar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar lands a couple of elbows.
Kingkong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar.
Escobar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kingkong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Escobar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kingkong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kingkong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Kingkong is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Riley Escobar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kingkong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Riley Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Kingkong.
Escobar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kingkong tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingkong lands a two punch combo.
Escobar moves into the clinch.
Kingkong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar slips a jab and a cross from Kingkong.
Kingkong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Escobar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Escobar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kingkong is trying to control the position but Escobar postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingkong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Escobar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Escobar throwing strikes but missing.
Escobar distracts Kingkong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kingkong pulls Escobar in close to prevent any damage.
Kingkong keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar stands up over Kingkong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kingkong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar manages to get himself to full guard.
Escobar pulls Kingkong in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingkong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kingkong throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kingkong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Escobar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingkong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar. That did some damage!
Escobar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kingkong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingkong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escobar somewhat.
It seemed like Kingkong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Kingkong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kingkong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A right-left combo lands from Escobar.
Stick Kingkong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Kingkong.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingkong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kingkong is looking for the big counter here.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Kingkong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kingkong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escobar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kingkong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kingkong breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar closes the distance and pushes Kingkong back into the cage.
Kingkong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Kingkong avoids nicely.
Escobar has his takedown stuffed
and Kingkong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingkong throws an off balance right hand
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Kingkong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escobar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kingkong sprawls well initially but Escobar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kingkong has one foot on Escobar's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kingkong lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar, as that shot connected.
Escobar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kingkong, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stick Kingkong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Escobar tries for a takedown but Kingkong circles away easily
and Kingkong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kingkong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escobar.
Escobar looks to land a combination but Kingkong avoids it well.
Escobar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kingkong counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar wants to clinch up but Kingkong keeps it at a distance.
Kingkong works Escobar's body with a nice hook.
Kingkong throws a nice looking combination but Escobar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobar throws a right hand that Kingkong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingkong also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingkong is looking for the big counter here.
Kingkong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Escobar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingkong misses with a straight left.
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Kingkong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingkong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escobar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kingkong, pushing him back against the cage.
Kingkong wants to break free but Escobar has control.
Escobar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingkong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar is looking for a takedown.
Escobar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kingkong avoids it.
A body shot lands from Kingkong.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kingkong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Escobar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kingkong's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingkong is trying to break free.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Kingkong moves out of range.
Escobar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Kingkong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stick Kingkong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kingkong.
A punch lands to the side of Escobar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Escobar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kingkong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar misses with a double jab
and Kingkong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingkong misses with a two punch combination.
Escobar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Kingkong.
Kingkong slaps away a takedown attempt from Escobar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kingkong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kingkong slips under a jab.
Escobar pushes Kingkong up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar is trying to drag Kingkong to the mat but Kingkong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Escobar breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kingkong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escobar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escobar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingkong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar's sensitive parts.
Kingkong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kingkong.
Escobar is rocked!
Kingkong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobar clinches up with Kingkong and pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar seems to have got his legs back now.
Kingkong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingkong throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease.
As Kingkong looks to move away, Escobar throws a big counter combo but Kingkong just gets out of the way.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Kingkong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stick Kingkong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kingkong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stick Kingkong!
A determined Stick Kingkong didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Asmundsen (ranked 1446 p4p, 189 weight class) and Daniel Hazlehurst (ranked 2155 p4p, 262 weight class). Hazlehurst has chosen Queen - One Vision as his entrance music. The key to victory for Trond Asmundsen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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202 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Hazlehurst!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazlehurst fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asmundsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Asmundsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hazlehursts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hazlehurst drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Asmundsen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Asmundsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hazlehurst defends it easily.
Asmundsen is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hazlehurst passes into side control.
What's Asmundsen going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Asmundsen manages to get back to half guard.
Asmundsen wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Hazlehurst has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are battling for position here. Asmundsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Asmundsen is looking for a triangle but Hazlehurst pushes his legs off easily.
Asmundsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst throws a strike but Asmundsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Asmundsen postures up in Hazlehurst's guard and throws a big left but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Asmundsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hazlehurst has his hands on Asmundsen's head, controlling the position.
Hazlehurst keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Asmundsen is stalling in the full guard.
Hazlehurst is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Asmundsen wants to pass the guard but Hazlehurst is keeping the position.
Hazlehurst is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hazlehurst walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hazlehurst takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hazlehurst or perhaps it was just good defense by Asmundsen, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hazlehurst is defended easily by Asmundsen.
Trond Asmundsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst has his takedown stuffed
and Asmundsen counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hazlehurst goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asmundsen prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Asmundsen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazlehurst tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hazlehurst has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asmundsen after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hazlehurst looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asmundsen is fending him off so far but Hazlehurst persists. Nope, Asmundsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazlehurst throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asmundsen's waist but Asmundsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hazlehurst off to one side.
Asmundsen is looking to counter the offense by Hazlehurst and move into the clinch.
Asmundsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Asmundsen there.
Asmundsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hazlehurst fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asmundsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Trond Asmundsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hazlehurst throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position but Asmundsen is working away.
Hazlehurst wants to control for a moment but Asmundsen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen trying to get back to full guard but Hazlehurst takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hazlehurst is trying to control here but Asmundsen has managed to regain half guard.
Asmundsen is positioning himself well to prevent Hazlehurst advancing to mount.
Asmundsen is pressing down on Hazlehurst's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazlehurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Asmundsen seems keen to control Hazlehurst's posture.
Asmundsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Asmundsen trying to keep a closed guard but Hazlehurst is proving a slippery customer.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Asmundsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlehurst can do to turn this around?
Hazlehurst is working Asmundsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Asmundsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asmundsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Asmundsen is looking for a triangle but Hazlehurst pushes his legs off easily.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Asmundsen is trying to control the position but Hazlehurst postures up.
Asmundsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Asmundsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asmundsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Asmundsen lunges at Hazlehurst with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hazlehurst's hand.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Asmundsen gets full guard.
Asmundsen working a defensive guard here.
Hazlehurst must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Asmundsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Asmundsen, not yet.
Asmundsen is adopting a defensive guard.
Asmundsen working a defensive guard but Hazlehurst passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazlehurst is controlling the pace.
Hazlehurst is thwarting Asmundsen's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Asmundsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Hazlehurst counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hazlehurst working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazlehurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Asmundsen is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head to control his posture.
Hazlehurst cracks Asmundsen with a solid left hand.
Hazlehurst sitting in guard here, content to control.
Asmundsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hazlehurst doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hazlehurst manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Asmundsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hazlehurst can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen is trying to keep Hazlehurst in close.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
Asmundsen trying to control the position.
Asmundsen has his hands on Hazlehurst's head, controlling the position.
Hazlehurst with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hazlehurst is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hazlehurst works over Asmundsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Asmundsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asmundsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hazlehurst manages to get himself to full guard.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlehurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asmundsen looking to pass the guard.
Asmundsen cracks Hazlehurst with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hazlehurst is retaining full guard.
Asmundsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Asmundsen stopping the sweep attempt from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hazlehurst lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Asmundsen keeping moving, preventing Hazlehurst from controlling successfully.
Asmundsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hazlehurst defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Asmundsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hazlehurst lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Asmundsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asmundsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Hazlehurst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Asmundsen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 613 p4p, 90 weight class) and Frank Marciano 3rd (ranked 1800 p4p, 234 weight class). Biernat comes to the cage accompanied by Marzenia. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Marciano 3rd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano 3rd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Biernat shoots in looking for a takedown. Marciano 3rd tries to sprawl out of it but Biernat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marciano 3rd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biernat gets a takedown into half guard.
Biernat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marciano 3rd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biernat.
Marciano 3rd is staying active underneath Biernat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd is positioning himself well to prevent Biernat advancing to mount.
Biernat is working for a kimura but Marciano 3rd is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat seems to be looking for submissions.
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marciano 3rd is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biernat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marciano 3rd has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marciano 3rd is not content to let Biernat control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marciano 3rd manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Biernat keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Marciano 3rd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano 3rd is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Biernat can't get the takedown.
Biernat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marciano 3rd walks away with a smile on his face. Biernat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Biernat with that takedown attempt.
Marciano 3rd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marciano 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
Biernat goes for a double leg but Marciano 3rd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marciano 3rd continues to drive forward.
Marciano 3rd thinks about the counter body kick.
Biernat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd circles away.
Marciano 3rd tries a head kick but it misses.
Biernat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marciano 3rd pinned against the cage. Marciano 3rd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Biernat momentarily.
It looks like Mateusz Biernat has been cut.
Marciano 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Biernat feinted with a counter takedown.
Marciano 3rd lands an overhand right.
Marciano 3rd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marciano 3rd sprawls well. Marciano 3rd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biernat gets slowly back to his feet.
Biernat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marciano 3rd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Biernat with a body shot.
Biernat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano 3rd. Biernat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biernat attempts a counter takedown but Marciano 3rd avoids it well and moves away.
Biernat needs to keep his hands up - Marciano 3rd had a free shot at his head there.
Biernat darts in looking for a takedown but Marciano 3rd gets double underhooks and turns Biernat into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biernat is able to avoid easily.
Biernat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd with a nice cross.
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano 3rd misses with a two punch combination.
Biernat tries for a takedown but Marciano 3rd circles away easily
and Marciano 3rd counters with a crisp right hand that drops Biernat! Marciano 3rd lets Biernat back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Biernat is rocked!
Biernat shoots and misses
and Marciano 3rd counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Marciano 3rd!
After winning the bout, Frank Marciano 3rd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Foot (ranked 6523 p4p, 178 weight class) and Hijack Dabutt (ranked 1422 p4p, 66 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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275 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Foot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hijack Dabutt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foot moves into the clinch successfully.
Dabutt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Dabutt.
Dabutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Foot lands with a short shot to the head.
Dabutt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Foot is breathing heavily.
Dabutt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dabutt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dabutt gets through Foot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dabutt pushes Foot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foot blocks the elbow strike.
Dabutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dabutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dabutt tries a body shot but Foot blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dabutt.
Dabutt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foots head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dabutt lands a nice uppercut.
Dabutt is leaning against Foot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Dabutt.
Dabutt tries a body shot but Foot blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Foot has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dabutt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foot's brow.
Foot blocks an elbow strike.
Dabutt tries a body shot but Foot blocks it.
Foot working aggressively here.
Dabutt lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Chief Foot has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dabutt.
A body shot lands from Dabutt.
Dabutt lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Dabutt - that landed with a thud.
Dabutt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dabutt.
Dabutt lands a shot to the body.
Dabutt lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Dabutt.
Dabutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dabutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Dabutt.
Foot blocks an elbow strike from Dabutt.
Dabutt gets through Foot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dabutt throws an elbow but it misses.
Dabutt tries to throw a body punch but Foot avoids it by throwing Dabutt back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Dabutt.
A shot in the inside from Dabutt.
A short right from Dabutt.
A short right from Dabutt.
Dabutt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dabutt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Dabutt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabutt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dabutt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dabutt pushes Foot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dabutt is working Foot over against the cage.
Dabutt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dabutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foot's elbow.
Dabutt lands with a light punch inside.
Dabutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Foot controls his hands.
Dabutt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Foot is rocked!
Chief Foot's cut is getting worse.
Dabutt lands a body shot.
Oh Foot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Dabutt.
Foot seems to have got his legs back now.
A left hand lands to the body for Dabutt.
Dabutt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dabutt lands a body punch.
Foot prevents a body shot from Dabutt.
Dabutt lands a shot to the body.
Dabutt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dabutt.
Dabutt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dabutt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Foot or not.
Dabutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dabutt lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dabutt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabutt pushes Foot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dabutt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dabutt misses with an elbow strike.
Dabutt pushes off an throws an elbow but Foot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dabutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Dabutt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dabutt lands a shot to the body.
Dabutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Foot controls his hands.
Dabutt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dabutt scores with a shot to the side of Foot's head.
A short body shot lands from Dabutt as the two fighters clinch.
Dabutt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foot backwards.
Foot avoids a wild elbow strike from Dabutt.
Dabutt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foots head.
Dabutt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foot backwards.
Foot misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dabutt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dabutt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foot backwards.
Foot blocks a body shot from Dabutt.
Dabutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Dabutt.
Dabutt lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabutt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foot backwards.
Foot blocks a body shot from Dabutt.
Dabutt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dabutt tries to work over Foot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dabutt lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dabutt.
Dabutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dabutt managing to block the knees to the body from Foot.
Foot throws a head punch that misses.
Dabutt lands a shot to the body.
Dabutt lands with a right to the head.
Dabutt presses Foot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dabutt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dabutt drops Foot onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Foot is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dabutt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Foot or not.
Dabutt tries to throw a body punch but Foot avoids it by throwing Dabutt back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dabutt managing to block the knees to the body from Foot.
Dabutt tries to throw a body punch but Foot avoids it by throwing Dabutt back against the cage.
Dabutt lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dabutt.
Dabutt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hijack Dabutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chief Foot's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dabutt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dabutt throws a body shot but no joy.
Foot throwing a counter right hand but Dabutt manages to avoid it.
Dabutt swats away the attempt to clinch by Foot.
Foot slips a straight right by Dabutt.
Dabutt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dabutt drops Foot with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Foot looks back up at him and smiles so Dabutt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dabutt swats away the attempt to clinch by Foot.
Dabutt throws a jab but it's blocked by Foot.
Foot throws a big counter combination but Dabutt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dabutt misses with a low kick.
Dabutt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dabutt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dabutt lands with a big right hook that stumbles Foot - he's out on his feet here! Dabutt follows up with another monster hook that separates Foot from consciousness! Foot falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Dabutt stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hijack Dabutt!
Hijack Dabutt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yokuni Togashi (ranked 973 p4p, 141 weight class) and Tyrell Williams (ranked 1305 p4p, 179 weight class). Togashi comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine Dragons - Radioactive. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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26
177 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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25
176 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yokuni Togashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrell Williams!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Togashi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Williams.
Togashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Togashi's head.
Togashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams throws a wild body kick that Togashi sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Togashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams thows a body kick. Togashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Williams defending well as Togashi loads up on a big left hand.
Williams misses with a body shot.
It looked like Togashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Togashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Togashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Togashi ducks down to avoid it.
Williams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Togashi lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Togashi moves away from the strike by Williams.
Togashi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Togashi's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Togashi is rocked!
Togashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Togashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oh Togashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Togashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Togashi lands the left hand.
Williams lands a big right hand that sends Togashi crashing to the mat! Williams stays standing though and waves Togashi back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws a low kick but Togashi moves out of range easily.
It looked like Togashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams throws a wild body kick that Togashi sees coming a mile off.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Togashi.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Togashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Togashi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Williams sends Togashi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Williams is motioning to the referee to let Togashi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Williams throws a body kick that misses
and Togashi counters with a straight right hand.
Williams throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Togashi counter with a right hand.
It looks like Tyrell Williams has been cut.
Togashi throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams cracks Togashi with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Togashi falls to his knees and Williams doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrell Williams!
Yokuni Togashi was interviewed post fight and said 'The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Rossi (ranked 984 p4p, 143 weight class) and Conor OMalley (ranked 878 p4p, 123 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Conor OMalley was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
186 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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31
176 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley slips a straight right by Rossi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from OMalley is defended easily by Rossi.
Rossi throws a head kick but OMalley moves out of range.
We've been informed that OMalley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
OMalley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to avoid it but OMalley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rossi to the ground. Rossi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rossi lands a lovely overhand right.
OMalley checks a low kick from Rossi.
OMalley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rossi swivels and escapes.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OMalley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi lands a leg kick that knocks OMalley off balance momentarily.
OMalley with a poor takedown
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
OMalley misses with a takedown attempt - Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rossi throwing a counter right hand but OMalley manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Rossi.
Rossi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rossi cracks OMalley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
OMalley dives in for a single leg takedown but Rossi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
OMalley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OMalley scrambles back to his feet.
OMalley slips a jab from Rossi.
OMalley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
OMalley shoots in but Rossi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OMalley shoots and misses
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OMalley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rossi finds it's way round the side to connect with OMalley's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi connects with a nice looking jab.
OMalley is rocked!
OMalley shoots for a double leg takedown but Rossi sprawls well. He's pushed OMalley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
OMalley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rossi swivels and escapes.
Mario Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but OMalley ducks down to avoid it.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OMalley blocks a jab.
OMalley shoots in but Rossi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by OMalley or perhaps it was just good defense by Rossi, which made it look bad.
No luck for OMalley with that takedown attempt.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OMalley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to avoid it but OMalley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rossi to the ground. Rossi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rossi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw.
OMalley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but OMalley slips the punch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rossi enables OMalley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rossi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rossi pushes OMalley off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OMalley shoots for a takedown but Rossi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
OMalley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rossi's waist but Rossi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing OMalley off to one side.
As OMalley looks to move away, Rossi throws a big counter combo but OMalley just gets out of the way.
Rossi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
OMalley dives in for a single leg takedown but Rossi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rossi with a nice cross.
OMalley slips under a jab.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but OMalley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OMalley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
OMalley has his takedown stuffed
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for OMalley with that takedown attempt.
OMalley fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi's jab looks to have found its range, popping OMalley under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rossi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
OMalley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OMalley shoots in and drives through. Rossi sprawls well.
OMalley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
OMalley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rossi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes OMalley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Conor OMalley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi lands with a thumping leg kick.
OMalley takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OMalley shoots and misses
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossi cracks OMalley with a good jab.
OMalley is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
OMalley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi gets caught napping as OMalley dives in and scores a takedown. Rossi manages to retain guard.
Rossi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. OMalley has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
OMalley seems to have recovered his senses.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rossi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OMalley.
OMalley is breathing heavily.
OMalley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OMalleys head.
A short left from Rossi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mario Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but OMalley moved out of range.
OMalley wants to counter with a clinch but Rossi pushes him away.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but OMalley is out of range.
Rossi digs a good body shot into OMalley's ribs.
Rossi moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi lands with a nice body punch.
OMalley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OMalley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but OMalley ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rossi catches OMalley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No luck with that takedown attempt from OMalley.
OMalley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
OMalley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rossi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rossi wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rossi connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rossi as he avoids it easily.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
Rossi cracks OMalley with a good jab.
OMalley avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. OMalley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OMalley has his takedown stuffed
and Rossi counters with a straight that turns OMalley's legs to rubber! Rossi pushes forward with more strikes and OMalley goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Rossi!
A very excited looking Mario Rossi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 1186 p4p, 161 weight class) and Tsukune Shiba (ranked 1555 p4p, 204 weight class). Holmes Jr comes into the arena with Red - Damage blaring out of the sound system. Shiba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fall Out Boy - The Phoenix. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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198 lbs
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193 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsukune Shiba!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holmes Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shiba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Shiba tries to get set, Holmes Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Shiba manages to avoid the attempt.
Shiba misses with a wild body shot.
Shiba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shiba looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Holmes Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shiba's head backwards.
Holmes Jr feints and then cracks Shiba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shiba down.
A lazy left from Shiba finds it's target.
Holmes Jr closes the distance but Shiba moves to the side
and Shiba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holmes Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shiba has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Shiba.
Shiba walks into a jab.
Holmes Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from Shiba finds it's target.
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holmes Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shiba throws a hook but Holmes Jr avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shiba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Holmes Jr misses.
Holmes Jr takes a swing at Shiba's ribcage but misses.
Holmes Jr throws a hook but Shiba avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiba was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a leg kick.
Holmes Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiba.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shiba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shiba manages to circle out of the way.
Holmes Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shiba's sensitive parts.
Shiba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Shiba's front leg with a kick but Shiba checks it.
Shiba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holmes Jr with a body shot.
Shiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shiba ducks right into an uppercut from Holmes Jr.
Shiba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holmes Jr. Holmes Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holmes Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes Jr scores with a leg kick.
Holmes Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holmes Jr.
Shiba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr checks a leg kick.
Holmes Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shiba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shiba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmes Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holmes Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Shiba closes the distance and clinches.
Shiba is trying to break the clinch but Holmes Jr is controlling him.
Holmes Jr scores with a shot to the side of Shiba's head.
Holmes Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Shiba controls the action.
Holmes Jr prevents a body shot from Shiba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Shiba is trying to push Holmes Jr away but Holmes Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Shiba has him pressed against the cage.
Shiba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiba.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shiba backwards.
Shiba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Holmes Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr - that landed with a thud.
Shiba misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiba lands a nice uppercut.
Holmes Jr misses with some punches.
Shiba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shiba lands a shoulder strike.
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiba's elbow.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Shiba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Holmes Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Shiba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes Jr decides to pull guard.
Shiba throws a sloppy strike and Holmes Jr has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Shiba is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Holmes Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Holmes Jr!
After winning the bout, Mike Holmes Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Tsukune Shiba had this to say: 'If anything, you know, I think losing makes me even more motivated.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Snowdon (ranked 342 p4p, 56 weight class) and Woody Wood (ranked 1417 p4p, 191 weight class). William Snowdon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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176 lbs
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182 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Snowdon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Woody Wood!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snowdon's head.
Snowdon takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Snowdon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snowdon throws a looping overhand right but Wood ducks down to avoid it.
Snowdon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snowdon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Snowdon.
Wood scores with a body shot.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Snowdon is out of range.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Wood throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like William Snowdon has been cut.
Wood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Snowdon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snowdon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wood.
Snowdon connects with the punch.
Snowdon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Snowdon is in Wood's guard.
Wood keeping full guard, as Snowdon tries to pass.
Snowdon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowdon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wood is keeping the position for now.
Snowdon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snowdon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snowdon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wood told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wood wants to stand and escape but Snowdon is having none of it.
Snowdon looking to pass the guard.
Snowdon forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood is looking to get back to full guard here but Snowdon has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snowdon tries for a kimura but Wood is defending well.
Snowdon wants to control but Wood is keeping him busy.
Snowdon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wood is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Wood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wood is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon is trying to get an arm triangle but Wood is defending well.
Snowdon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snowdon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wood has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Snowdon but great work by Wood.
Snowdon is looking for a sweep.
Wood trying to control the action but Snowdon is working from the bottom.
Snowdon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wood's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood tries to stand and escape but Snowdon is controlling the position.
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back.
Wood is controlling the pace.
Snowdon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snowdon is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Snowdon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Snowdon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Snowdon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wood.
Snowdon lands a glancing blow to the side of Wood's head.
Wood throws a series of punches but Snowdon moves out of range.
Snowdon throwing a counter right hand but Wood manages to avoid it.
Snowdon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Snowdon throws a leg kick that misses.
Wood stuffs the takedown attempt from Snowdon. Snowdon gets slowly back to his feet.
Snowdon slips a jab and a cross from Wood.
Wood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowdon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood prevents Snowdon from moving into mount.
Snowdon is trying to get an arm triangle but Wood is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowdon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Snowdon taking a break here but Wood is having none of it and regains half guard.
Snowdon is trying to work for a kimura but Wood is defending well.
Snowdon trying to pass the guard but Wood defending well.
William Snowdon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snowdon passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon looking for a guillotine from mount but Wood is having none of it.
Snowdon moves to back control.
Snowdon is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Wood has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Snowdon has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Wood taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Snowdon doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Snowdon!
William Snowdon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Balder Bull (ranked 968 p4p, 140 weight class) and Ronnie White (ranked 421 p4p, 66 weight class). White has chosen The Bleeding as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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32
173 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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26
178 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Balder Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie White!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White lands with a hook. Bull tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White has managed to clinch.
Bull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White clinches.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Bull.
Bull is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
White is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bull gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bull works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
White wants the takedown. Bull is fighting it off but White persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bull's guard against the cage.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bull working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
Bull controlling White's posture.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Bull.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bull is keeping the position for now.
Bull is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bull knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
White throws a strike but Bull rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bull won't allow White to sweep him here.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bull's guard.
White working some strikes from top position.
White looking to pass the guard.
White lands a couple of digs.
Bull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White trying to control but Bull is working from the bottom.
White is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull can't keep his opponent in guard - White advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
White looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
White winds up and cracks Bull with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bull keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White is thwarting Bull's attempts to control the position.
White content to control rather than advance.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
White scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White trying to control from half guard but Bull is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. White connects with a nice short shot to Bull's temple.
Bull is rocked!
White sitting and controlling from the half guard.
White lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Bull is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
White working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Still in half guard, White seems content to control.
Bull seems to have got his legs back now.
Bull has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
White thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
White slips a nice elbow through Bull's hands, connecting with Bull's forehead.
White seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White scores with a big shot! Bull's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bull! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie White!
A relieved looking Ronnie White thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kilpatrick (ranked 223 p4p, 35 weight class) and Ispa Mfer (ranked 661 p4p, 90 weight class). Jesse Kilpatrick had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Ispa Mfer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jesse Kilpatrick's chin.
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205 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Kilpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ispa Mfer!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick works Mfer's body with a nice hook.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Kilpatrick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Kilpatrick from controlling successfully.
Mfer pulls Kilpatrick in close to his closed guard and prevents Kilpatrick from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilpatrick landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Mfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick landing with the ground and pound.
Kilpatrick is working Mfer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kilpatrick throws a sloppy strike and Mfer has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Kilpatrick is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Mfer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ispa Mfer!
A less than humble Ispa Mfer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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A |
G |
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B |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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